My NEW Spec Focus - Focaljet

**InFocusTraSTi** · 07-30-2008, 06:59 AM

At least new to me ... It is in the shipping dock and should pick it up today during lunch!! I'm super excited! I will post pictures at the end of the day (Probably around midnight eastern time)

**InFocusTraSTi** · 07-30-2008, 07:00 AM

BTW future plan is to work on the competition license to hopefully race a full 09 season.

**sleeperlove** · 07-30-2008, 08:09 AM

Is the car already built?

Also what kind of experience do you have that you are going to be able to go wheel to wheel in such a short time?

Can't wait to see it

**Matt Marks** · 07-30-2008, 09:25 AM

Is this the ex-capaldi SVT?

**sleeperlove** · 07-30-2008, 09:43 AM

I think that guy has already registered under a different name.

**slverfocus13** · 07-30-2008, 10:08 AM

cant wait to see the pics

**InFocusTraSTi** · 07-30-2008, 10:47 AM

F2 Silver 2003 Focus. I have had different on track experiences with Time Trails and such but non on Nasa Events. I will need to put a lot of effort into it. Beside I need to set my bar high so I can achieve something good even if I don't quite make it. But I do expect to be racing in 2009.

**sleeperlove** · 07-30-2008, 11:11 AM

Very, cool what region will you be running in?

**Matt Marks** · 07-30-2008, 12:44 PM

If you've got a fair amount of seat time - there's no reason why you couldn't talk to your region's chief instructor about running a comp school this year. That would give you a head start for a full schedule next year with no issues of getting shut out of some of the early season comp schools (they fill up fast). That will get you a couple of races under your belt, and set you up nicely for a full season next year...

Comp school will be the best money you've ever spent at the track, hands down.

**InFocusTraSTi** · 07-30-2008, 02:37 PM

I will be in Great Lakes. Right now i'm in Holland, Michigan. From August on I will be in Dayton, OH (just above Cincy).

BTW got the focus on my hands (actually trailer...) and have pics already. I will try and upload does ASAP...

STAY TUNED!!

**sleeperlove** · 07-30-2008, 02:53 PM

^^ Very cool! I drive through Dayton on my way to Mid O. My parents live near Cincinnati, and I will be in Indianapolis next year.

and Matt is right, If you can swing it you may be able to run the comp school the Friday at Mid O in 2 weeks, then Race Saturday and sunday. I am not sure who exactly you need to contact though.

**f2focus** · 07-30-2008, 03:13 PM

Very cool....

**InFocusTraSTi** · 07-30-2008, 04:29 PM

^^^^Thanks Ricardo!!!

**f2focus** · 07-30-2008, 04:47 PM

Thanks too you Hector...it is funny seeing your car somewhere else when you enjoyed it so much! I know she will treat you as well as she did me....

**BadIdea** · 07-31-2008, 08:57 AM

Sweet - 2009 looks to be a good year. You should also get some lexan transport windows.

**slverfocus13** · 07-31-2008, 09:59 AM

can we get some under the hood pics and interior pics?

**brads03zx3** · 07-31-2008, 10:12 AM

Can you post up the spec sheet? For some reason, I thought this car had non-spec parts on it. Volvo brakes, correct? I don't think they are spec legal.

**Ted7rns** · 07-31-2008, 02:05 PM

Brad,

I talked to Hector about the car a little already. He’ll get together with Leo and they can check the car out, but I believe the car was changed back to SF legal. But, there were some concerns with the Volvo Brakes, BS delete, modified strut towers and etc… But that’s what Leo was going to check out.

**f2focus** · 07-31-2008, 02:26 PM

Everything has been changed to SPEC the strut towers have been dropped back to oem location and of course the suspension and such...

**brads03zx3** · 07-31-2008, 03:14 PM

Cool. Good info. Thanks Ted and Ricardo. I look forward to seeing this car back on track.

**InFocusTraSTi** · 07-31-2008, 05:54 PM

As of right now there are three things keeping me from being a complete spec focus...

Tires (I have RA1 because Ricardo still haven't received the R888)

Springs (I have a different spring because I haven't gotten the new Dynamic Springs although I believe I have Dynamic Dampers.)

Right Hand Safety Net (simply need to add one)

I'm looking over the CRR to make sure I Comply with all those rules as well. I believe I should be ok but just in case specially corncern with expiration dates on stuff (just want to make sure everything is up to date regarding CRR)

**InFocusTraSTi** · 08-01-2008, 09:31 AM

Hey guys were can I get the decals like the one for the Fire System and the Engine Cut of and stuff like that?

**Ted7rns** · 08-01-2008, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InFocusTraSTi

Hey guys were can I get the decals like the one for the Fire System and the Engine Cut of and stuff like that?

They should have them at Tech Inspection station at the track. Also, IO Port Racing has them. http://www.ioportracing.com/Merchant...ry_Code=Decals

**Matt Marks** · 08-01-2008, 02:50 PM

Is the car a 2.0d or 2.3? Looks good in silver!

**Matt Marks** · 08-01-2008, 02:52 PM

Oh yeah - don't forget to budget for a head/neck restraing to go with the car

07-30-2008, 06:59 AM	#1
InFocusTraSTi TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 195	My NEW Spec Focus At least new to me ... It is in the shipping dock and should pick it up today during lunch!! I'm super excited! I will post pictures at the end of the day (Probably around midnight eastern time)

07-30-2008, 07:00 AM	#2
InFocusTraSTi TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 195	Re: My NEW Spec Focus BTW future plan is to work on the competition license to hopefully race a full 09 season.

07-30-2008, 08:09 AM	#3
sleeperlove You wouldn't like me when I'm angry. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the dirt Posts: 8,489	Re: My NEW Spec Focus Is the car already built? Also what kind of experience do you have that you are going to be able to go wheel to wheel in such a short time? Can't wait to see it __________________ I'm in ur posts changin ur werdz.

07-30-2008, 09:25 AM	#4
Matt Marks TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 237	Re: My NEW Spec Focus Is this the ex-capaldi SVT? __________________ 2007 NASA Mid-Atlantic Spec Focus Champion (Undefeated in a class of 1) 2007 Spec Focus National Championship - 4th place 2006 NASA Mid-Atlantic 944 Supercup - Champion

07-30-2008, 09:43 AM	#5
sleeperlove You wouldn't like me when I'm angry. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the dirt Posts: 8,489	Re: My NEW Spec Focus I think that guy has already registered under a different name. __________________ I'm in ur posts changin ur werdz.

07-30-2008, 10:08 AM	#6
slverfocus13 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,865	Re: My NEW Spec Focus cant wait to see the pics __________________ [eat][sleep][_/\_] 2002 CD Silver ZX3 1989 Nissan 240sx (soon to be drift slut) Emissions...whats that?

07-30-2008, 10:47 AM	#7
InFocusTraSTi TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 195	Re: My NEW Spec Focus F2 Silver 2003 Focus. I have had different on track experiences with Time Trails and such but non on Nasa Events. I will need to put a lot of effort into it. Beside I need to set my bar high so I can achieve something good even if I don't quite make it. But I do expect to be racing in 2009.

07-30-2008, 11:11 AM	#8
sleeperlove You wouldn't like me when I'm angry. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the dirt Posts: 8,489	Re: My NEW Spec Focus Very, cool what region will you be running in? __________________ I'm in ur posts changin ur werdz.

07-30-2008, 12:44 PM	#9
Matt Marks TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 237	Re: My NEW Spec Focus If you've got a fair amount of seat time - there's no reason why you couldn't talk to your region's chief instructor about running a comp school this year. That would give you a head start for a full schedule next year with no issues of getting shut out of some of the early season comp schools (they fill up fast). That will get you a couple of races under your belt, and set you up nicely for a full season next year... Comp school will be the best money you've ever spent at the track, hands down. __________________ 2007 NASA Mid-Atlantic Spec Focus Champion (Undefeated in a class of 1) 2007 Spec Focus National Championship - 4th place 2006 NASA Mid-Atlantic 944 Supercup - Champion

07-30-2008, 02:37 PM	#10
InFocusTraSTi TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 195	Re: My NEW Spec Focus I will be in Great Lakes. Right now i'm in Holland, Michigan. From August on I will be in Dayton, OH (just above Cincy). BTW got the focus on my hands (actually trailer...) and have pics already. I will try and upload does ASAP... STAY TUNED!!

07-30-2008, 02:53 PM	#11
sleeperlove You wouldn't like me when I'm angry. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the dirt Posts: 8,489	Re: My NEW Spec Focus ^^ Very cool! I drive through Dayton on my way to Mid O. My parents live near Cincinnati, and I will be in Indianapolis next year. and Matt is right, If you can swing it you may be able to run the comp school the Friday at Mid O in 2 weeks, then Race Saturday and sunday. I am not sure who exactly you need to contact though. __________________ I'm in ur posts changin ur werdz.

07-30-2008, 03:13 PM	#12
f2focus Associate Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 1,996	Re: My NEW Spec Focus Very cool.... __________________ Authorized Dealer for: Brembo Brakes, Clutchnet, Vogtland, Eibach, Koni, Tokico, Ingalls, Ireland Engineering, Crower Cams, Supertech, ACT Clutch, ARP Studs, Kyowa Wheels, Nitto Tires, Toyo Tires, StopTech Brakes, Centric Brakes, TurboSmart, Cosworth, Street Scene. www.f2focus.com Vehicles: 2008 Ford Fusion, 2009 Ford Flex (Coming), 2010 Mazda 3 (Coming)

07-30-2008, 04:29 PM	#13
InFocusTraSTi TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 195	Re: My NEW Spec Focus ^^^^Thanks Ricardo!!!

07-30-2008, 04:47 PM	#14
f2focus Associate Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 1,996	Re: My NEW Spec Focus Thanks too you Hector...it is funny seeing your car somewhere else when you enjoyed it so much! I know she will treat you as well as she did me.... __________________ Authorized Dealer for: Brembo Brakes, Clutchnet, Vogtland, Eibach, Koni, Tokico, Ingalls, Ireland Engineering, Crower Cams, Supertech, ACT Clutch, ARP Studs, Kyowa Wheels, Nitto Tires, Toyo Tires, StopTech Brakes, Centric Brakes, TurboSmart, Cosworth, Street Scene. www.f2focus.com Vehicles: 2008 Ford Fusion, 2009 Ford Flex (Coming), 2010 Mazda 3 (Coming)

07-31-2008, 08:57 AM	#15
BadIdea Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,276	Re: My NEW Spec Focus Sweet - 2009 looks to be a good year. You should also get some lexan transport windows. __________________ '02 silver svt '08 tundra crewmax

07-31-2008, 09:59 AM	#16
slverfocus13 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,865	Re: My NEW Spec Focus can we get some under the hood pics and interior pics? __________________ [eat][sleep][_/\_] 2002 CD Silver ZX3 1989 Nissan 240sx (soon to be drift slut) Emissions...whats that?

07-31-2008, 10:12 AM	#17
brads03zx3 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: California Posts: 9,064	Re: My NEW Spec Focus Can you post up the spec sheet? For some reason, I thought this car had non-spec parts on it. Volvo brakes, correct? I don't think they are spec legal. __________________ Mountain Tested----'03 zetec DuraMonster---'03 duratec ZX3 vs MNTN - 9/0 & ZX3 vs TRACK - 4/1 *JCM Racing #88* Bouncing Back---Bigger, Faster, Stronger Vacuum Vulture Racing - We put the ARG in 'CHARGED

07-31-2008, 02:05 PM	#18
Ted7rns Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Thousand Oaks, California Posts: 4,198	Re: My NEW Spec Focus Brad, I talked to Hector about the car a little already. He’ll get together with Leo and they can check the car out, but I believe the car was changed back to SF legal. But, there were some concerns with the Volvo Brakes, BS delete, modified strut towers and etc… But that’s what Leo was going to check out. __________________ NASA Spec Focus Series Director \| NASA HPDE Instructor 2002 Ford Focus ZX3 Malibu Blue <23> NASA is dedicated to aspiring or accomplished Focus racers and track enthusiast.

07-31-2008, 02:26 PM	#19
f2focus Associate Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 1,996	Re: My NEW Spec Focus Everything has been changed to SPEC the strut towers have been dropped back to oem location and of course the suspension and such... __________________ Authorized Dealer for: Brembo Brakes, Clutchnet, Vogtland, Eibach, Koni, Tokico, Ingalls, Ireland Engineering, Crower Cams, Supertech, ACT Clutch, ARP Studs, Kyowa Wheels, Nitto Tires, Toyo Tires, StopTech Brakes, Centric Brakes, TurboSmart, Cosworth, Street Scene. www.f2focus.com Vehicles: 2008 Ford Fusion, 2009 Ford Flex (Coming), 2010 Mazda 3 (Coming)

07-31-2008, 03:14 PM	#20
brads03zx3 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: California Posts: 9,064	Re: My NEW Spec Focus Cool. Good info. Thanks Ted and Ricardo. I look forward to seeing this car back on track. __________________ Mountain Tested----'03 zetec DuraMonster---'03 duratec ZX3 vs MNTN - 9/0 & ZX3 vs TRACK - 4/1 *JCM Racing #88* Bouncing Back---Bigger, Faster, Stronger Vacuum Vulture Racing - We put the ARG in 'CHARGED

07-31-2008, 05:54 PM	#21
InFocusTraSTi TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 195	Re: My NEW Spec Focus As of right now there are three things keeping me from being a complete spec focus... Tires (I have RA1 because Ricardo still haven't received the R888) Springs (I have a different spring because I haven't gotten the new Dynamic Springs although I believe I have Dynamic Dampers.) Right Hand Safety Net (simply need to add one) I'm looking over the CRR to make sure I Comply with all those rules as well. I believe I should be ok but just in case specially corncern with expiration dates on stuff (just want to make sure everything is up to date regarding CRR)

08-01-2008, 09:31 AM	#22
InFocusTraSTi TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 195	Re: My NEW Spec Focus Hey guys were can I get the decals like the one for the Fire System and the Engine Cut of and stuff like that?

08-01-2008, 02:50 PM	#24
Matt Marks TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 237	Re: My NEW Spec Focus Is the car a 2.0d or 2.3? Looks good in silver! __________________ 2007 NASA Mid-Atlantic Spec Focus Champion (Undefeated in a class of 1) 2007 Spec Focus National Championship - 4th place 2006 NASA Mid-Atlantic 944 Supercup - Champion

08-01-2008, 02:52 PM	#25
Matt Marks TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 237	Re: My NEW Spec Focus Oh yeah - don't forget to budget for a head/neck restraing to go with the car __________________ 2007 NASA Mid-Atlantic Spec Focus Champion (Undefeated in a class of 1) 2007 Spec Focus National Championship - 4th place 2006 NASA Mid-Atlantic 944 Supercup - Champion

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